by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Elmhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Elmhurst. This makes it the #168 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Elmhurst make a median salary of $56,194. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Elmhurst University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Elmhurst. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Elmhurst in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 95 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2 |
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